Associate Scientist, Virology

At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. R&D is committed to discovering and delivering transformational vaccines and medicines to prevent and change the course of disease.

We believe the Greater Boston area is an important hub for the biotech and pharma industry, which is why we’ve invested in growing our footprint and expanding our R&D space in Cambridge, with a primary focus on additional state‑of‑the‑art lab space. Here, we will bring together talent and expertise, building upon GSK’s long history of vaccine development, to create globally leading viral capabilities and cutting‑edge vaccine technologies, as we add to our robust portfolio targeting infectious diseases at every stage of life.

As an Associate Scientist, you will be expected to use your knowledge of virology and molecular biology to execute experiments with guidance from senior scientists and project teams. You must be self‑motivated to deliver vaccine program objectives on time and be able to identify and mitigate any potential delays.

• Apply virology and molecular biology expertise to support GSK vaccine projects
• Implementation of new technologies to help drive vaccine development
• Work with senior scientists to ensure project milestones are met on time

• BS in Scientific Field with 1+ years of experience or MS with 0+ years of experience
• At least 2 years of experience with molecular biology techniques
• At least 2 years of experience with mammalian tissue culture

• Human respiratory viruses or herpes viruses
• Propagation of influenza virus
• Use of lentivirus or VSV‑based pseudovirus systems
• Work with viral agents at Biosafety Level 3
• Involvement or collaboration with the pharmaceutical industry
• Working with large project teams in a matrix environment
• Excellent communication to effectively articulate complex scientific data
• Basic skills in statistical analysis
• Fluency in spoken and written English

• If you are based in Cambridge, MA;
  Waltham, MA;
  Rockville, MD; or San Francisco, CA, the annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges $73,838 to $123,063. The US salary ranges take into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share‑based long‑term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role.
• Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines.

We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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